What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Ferguson?
Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.
Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Warehouse Manager in our Waterloo, IA Distribution Center. If you are a proven leader in warehouse management, order fulfillment, inventory control, process management, work-shift coordination, and are organized with great communication skills, this is the position for you!
This position coordinates a team of hourly associates working a Mid- shift Sunday to Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the workload planning, production, and execution of a fast-paced operation with the leadership and development nonexempt associates and salaried leaders
- Coordinate and ensure all safety and regulatory compliance in a proactive and positive manner
- Lead all aspects of shift operations to include selection, shipping, receiving, cross docking and trailer loading operations
- Establish weekly operations plans to ensure all customer volume is processed in a timely manner
- Run DCs quality functions: supervise internal/external quality controls; track service commitment levels and effectiveness, develop quality initiatives; implement standard methodologies.
- Balance workload planning to reach budget and production goals
- Lead all aspects of inventory control in our warehouse and overall quality program to meet daily levels of service and perfect order metrics
- Champion employee engagement through coaching and development programs, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment while enhancing individual skills and career growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, operations, logistics, or related field or 2 years of management experience.
- WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred
- Proficient in OSHA and DOT regulations
- Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile)
- Previous experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring and development initiatives
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required.
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Willing to work a Sunday to Thursday 1st shift.
Experience:
- Warehouse management: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waterloo, IA 50703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
